Head to head · Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham costs less than The University of Alabama at every income band federal data covers — between $2,997 and $4,384 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | The University of Alabama | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,169 | $16,172 | $2,997 |
| $30–48k | $19,884 | $15,500 | $4,384 |
| $48–75k | $22,258 | $19,161 | $3,097 |
| $75–110k | $25,658 | $21,805 | $3,853 |
| Over $110k | $26,729 | $22,597 | $4,132 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed The University of Alabama first, then University of Alabama at Birmingham. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again The University of Alabama first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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